Engineering Technician - Electric

UGI Corporation•Wilkes-Barre, PA

34d

About The Position

This Technician position will assist in the provision of engineering and project management focused on extending and preserving ED’s distribution system capability to serve both new and existing customers in a reliable, safe, timely, and economic manner. Resolve complex service problems.

Requirements

Knowledge of UGI's distribution line construction standards, methods, and equipment.
Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code. PA 1-Call, and OSHA regulations pertaining to electric distribution work. Knowledge of UGI’s safety rules.
Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment & power requirements.
Knowledge of UGI’s Electric Service Tariff.
Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to completion.
Ability to adapt standard practices to meet unique customer needs.

Nice To Haves

An Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree is preferred.
Extent of experience will be considered if education is not in-line with the education requirement.

Responsibilities

Design expansions to the distribution system to serve new customers and new load of existing customers. Meet with residential and small business customers or their agent(s) to identify their service requirements, explain ED's requirements, and process for extending service, and authorize new service entrance locations. Produce the necessary design documents to accomplish the project, obtain the necessary right-of-way and permits, stake out the project in the field, deliver the design to C&M, and schedule the construction to be completed in time to meet the customer's needs.
Identify and design small distribution system projects to improve the safety, reliability, and adequacy of service to existing customers. This includes secondary modernization, re-sectionalizing, load balancing, transformer and recloser change out, and small distribution line conversion, relocations and end of life replacement projects. Produce the necessary design documents to accomplish these projects, obtain the required right-of-way and permits, stake out the project in the field, and deliver the design to C&M in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and resolve service problems such as fluctuating lights, stray voltage, and adequate voltage. Meet with customers to resolve issues regarding clearance, location, and condition of ED facilities and other related matters. As required, produce the necessary design documents to accomplish these projects, obtain the required right-of-way and permits, stake out the projects in the field, and deliver the design to C&M in a timely manner.
Assist in the restoration of service due to storm damage or equipment failure. Provide coverage for other technicians during their absence. Review all mapping updates resulting from work produced to assure accurate representation. Perform other related duties.